Summer Days Are Coming...Are You Ready? | Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union

May is the month we all get out our calendars, and we start counting down the days until summer break. While some of us might be excited about the summer days ahead, others of us are wondering what we are going to do about child care.

If you are one of the many who work during the summer months, our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants you to explore ways you can find childcare without it costing you an arm and a leg since school will be out.

How About Summer Camp?

Summer camps can be a great way for parents to find childcare for their children, while also allowing them to have a very entertaining summer. Depending on your child’s age, some summer camps even involve overnighters, which can make it even easier on a working parent during the summer.

If you sign your child up early for a summer camp, some camps offer discounts. However, you can also check with local recreation centers, as well as nonprofit groups, to find an affordable summer camp.

How About a Playgroup?

Playgroups are a wonderful way for part-time workers to find childcare throughout the summer. If you know a group of parents who are in the same boat as you during the summer months, you could create a play group where you and the other families take turns watching children while the other parents work.

This is a great way for the childcare expense to stay on the low end, while also feeling confident in the safety of your child, since he or she will be with families and children you are familiar with already.

How About a Babysitter?

While you might see this title and think “no way, too expensive,” hear us out.

A reliable, college-aged babysitter could fit right into your budget when it comes to childcare over the summer. Not only would he or she be able to drive your children to their summer activities, but the babysitter could even help with cooking and cleaning, which would be another stressor off your plate!

Plus, the summer job would work out just as well for them since they would be able to have nights and weekends off, which is something a lot of jobs don’t offer—especially during the summer months.

Of course you don’t want just anyone watching your kid, so be sure to check out local colleges and don’t be afraid to do background checks. In the end, however, this might be one of the best options you have for this summer!

Be more financially prepared for summer childcare next year by considering a Share Account with Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union!